One of the most degrading comments one can give a fit person is, “You are so lucky, you don’t have to worry about your weight.”Not only is that a myth, it can be perceived as an insult. Although I am certain no harm is ever intended when these comments are made—it may be necessary to…
While responding to a call of a suspicious person on Hwy. 11 North last week, a deputy with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) had the department’s K-9 walk around the vehicle of Jessica Sprayberry. After the K-9 indicated there were drugs on the driver side door of the vehicle, a search revealed a small…
CLIINTON CURRIE, JOANNE JORDAN Long time contest player, and one time Chick-fil-A bowl ticket recipient, Joanne Jordan took the top prize in The Monticello News football contest this week. She picked up a $25 dollar check from Clinton Currie at Napa Auto Parts for her efforts. Ms. Jordan guessed 14 right out of the 15…
LARRY THURMAN Larry Thurman is seeking the District 1, Post 1, City Council seat, vacated by Bryan Stanfier, who will be mayor in January. Mr. Thurman and Clinton Currie are both seeking the seat. Mr. Thurman is the son of the late Juanita Thurman. He is married to Betty Marks Thurman. Mr. Thurman was born…
KATHERINE ALEXANDER Katherine Alexander is announcing her reelection bid for the City Council seat in District 2, Post 2. “There is more we can do to better the City of Monticello and its residents,” she said. “I would like to move Monticello forward by planning for our future in a fiscally responsible way. In the…
The Jasper County Commissioners met Friday to again discuss redistricting maps. Because of the census, the five county commission and school board districts must change. Both entities began working on revisions as soon as census numbers were available in late summer. After the two groups met together, and could reach no consensus, the school board…
‘SUGAR’ IS BEST IN SHOW Sugar was the recipient of the most ribbons for both first and second place awards to take the Best in Show overall award in the 8th Annual Mutt Show, held Saturday on the Square. The Mutt Show is sponsored annually by the Jasper County Humane Society. Sugar is the pet…
‘CANE OFFEMSE MAKES PLAYS AT FRIDAY'S GAME By STONE WORKMAN On a perfect night for football with fall weather finally arriving, the Monticello Hurricanes traveled to Macon to battle the Raiders of Northeast High school and once again, fell one quarter short of playing a whole game. In the 18-6 defeat, all the points were…
The Piedmont Academy Middle School softball team closed out the 2011 season with an 8-3 win against the Gwinnett Barons Monday. Matti Smith was the winning pitcher as she worked five innings while recording five strikeouts. Offensively, Haley Tyler was 2-for-2 with an RBI, run scored and stolen base. Lauren Mosley was 1-for-2 with two…
The Lady ‘Canes completed their regular season with a 17-13-1 record, and will also finish with a third or fourth place in their region, good enough to advance on to the state tournament. The team played a double header last week and suffered a loss in both games to Pike County in a duel for…